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'''Murphy's Irish Stout''' is a dry stout brewed in County Cork according to the original recipe by '''Murphy's Brewery''' since 1856. | '''Murphy's Irish Stout''' is a dry stout brewed in County Cork according to the original recipe by '''Murphy's Brewery''' since 1856. | ||
In comparison to its more bitter and heavier chief competitors, [[Guinness]] and Beamish, '''Murphy's''' is a lighter and sweeter dry stout. Its flavour is evocative of caramel and malt, and is described as "a distant relative of chocolate milk". The resemblance to milk extends beyond flavor to texture; '''Murphy's''' is free from any hint of carbonation, and is delivered "black as strong cappuccino" with an inch of foam – "the head" – on top. The head, in particular, is lauded for its remarkably thick and creamy nature and its "spoonable" density. | In comparison to its more bitter and heavier chief competitors, [[Guiness and Co|Guinness]] and Beamish, '''Murphy's''' is a lighter and sweeter dry stout. Its flavour is evocative of caramel and malt, and is described as "a distant relative of chocolate milk". The resemblance to milk extends beyond flavor to texture; '''Murphy's''' is free from any hint of carbonation, and is delivered "black as strong cappuccino" with an inch of foam – "the head" – on top. The head, in particular, is lauded for its remarkably thick and creamy nature and its "spoonable" density. | ||
After years as a mostly local beer, the acquisition of the brewery by [[Heineken]] - with a consequent expansion in distribution - exposed '''Murphy's''' to the international drinking community. As the fastest growing stout in the world, '''Murphy's''' is available in 70 countries worldwide. Critical reception of the beverage outside its native land has been generally positive. Commentators have noted the more intense, darker and heartier flavoured nature of '''Murphy's''' as a significant distinction over American beers. | After years as a mostly local beer, the acquisition of the brewery by [[Heineken]] - with a consequent expansion in distribution - exposed '''Murphy's''' to the international drinking community. As the fastest growing stout in the world, '''Murphy's''' is available in 70 countries worldwide. Critical reception of the beverage outside its native land has been generally positive. Commentators have noted the more intense, darker and heartier flavoured nature of '''Murphy's''' as a significant distinction over American beers. | ||
Revision as of 10:34, 18 December 2008
Murphy's Irish Stout is a dry stout brewed in County Cork according to the original recipe by Murphy's Brewery since 1856.
In comparison to its more bitter and heavier chief competitors, Guinness and Beamish, Murphy's is a lighter and sweeter dry stout. Its flavour is evocative of caramel and malt, and is described as "a distant relative of chocolate milk". The resemblance to milk extends beyond flavor to texture; Murphy's is free from any hint of carbonation, and is delivered "black as strong cappuccino" with an inch of foam – "the head" – on top. The head, in particular, is lauded for its remarkably thick and creamy nature and its "spoonable" density.
After years as a mostly local beer, the acquisition of the brewery by Heineken - with a consequent expansion in distribution - exposed Murphy's to the international drinking community. As the fastest growing stout in the world, Murphy's is available in 70 countries worldwide. Critical reception of the beverage outside its native land has been generally positive. Commentators have noted the more intense, darker and heartier flavoured nature of Murphy's as a significant distinction over American beers.
Sources of Information
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